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Subaru car review. Subaru is Better Than Toyota Now and I'm Scared, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Best Subaru car to buy. Buying a new Subaru. Buying a used Subaru. Should I buy a Subaru. Subaru vs Toyota. Is Subaru better than Toyota? The truth about owning a Subaru. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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@scottykilmer Місяць тому

Why Not to Buy a New Toyota Tacoma: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/hmV_epqxmXxiqnU.html Thanks for watching! Like and Subscribe for More Vids Daily ► ukposts.info/the/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA.html ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/301tYt9 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

@tedantares2751 Місяць тому

I have a 2002 Subaru Forester S Sport with a manual tranny, and I have not changed a single bulb in it - everything still works perfectly. It has a 2.5 liter SOHC engine.

@XxdjforrestxX Місяць тому

Hey Scotty!!! I have been watching your channel for years! I’ve been wondering…who is going to carry on your legacy?

@davidcollins7087 Місяць тому

Are you back in Texas???

@georgevavoulis4758 Місяць тому

I agree

@regal953 Місяць тому

Warranty rate is a rip-off for dealer techs, that is why I quit them...

@crbalch1 Місяць тому

As a former tech myself but never at a dealer . I'm aware of warranty rates and one time I had recall work done I talked to the tech that was doing the work and gave him $100 before he started to help make up for his loss. He was very appreciative and I felt he did a good job. I think it's worth your cars longevity and piece of mind.

@horseathalt7308 Місяць тому

@@crbalch1 This is a good angle to use as a customer give a percentage of the warranty rate to make up for the difference between the cash flat rate.

@tiger7777 Місяць тому

I got a 2008 Forester November 30, 2023. 195,000 miles and from Idaho to Arizona it got 29 mpg and handling is nice and doesn't use much oil. Last oil change was 3000mls and1/2 quart of oil. Not bad. Don't make much noise either.

@melissasmess2773 Місяць тому

My 2001 Outback has 190,000, slight knock at start up until it warms up. No oil problems. Put AT-205 in your oil when you change it and avoid the rear main oil seal leaking! Scotty approved ❤

@usnr5950 Місяць тому

We bought a 2016 Outback new. Got ride of it after 50,000 miles it would go through a quart a oil per month and the back hatch leaked. The dealership said it was normal for the engine and they never could lock down where the leak was. This was my first and last Subaru I was not impressed.

@user-qs6eu1bv1x Місяць тому

I'm old, so I remember the days when companies did very stringent quality control inspections on parts and materials contracted to outside suppliers. A supplier's poor quality can destroy the reputations of an otherwise quality manufacturer. I've seen cases where companies brought manufacturing back inhouse due to suppliers providing them with substandard quality parts or systems. I also remember when the US military wrote a majority of the standards companies had to follow in their manufacturing processes in order to do any business with the military.

@fewworddotrick Місяць тому

If you own a modern subaru you have to follow the maintenance schedule religiously and don't be hard on it. Ignore any type of lifetime fluid crap in the manual. Do that and their reliability is not perfect but pretty good.

@anniemilehigh3607 Місяць тому

My 2011 R6 Subaru Outback just turne 275,000 miles. 2 weeks ago I replaced the power steering pump. Oil changed regularly trans mission all of it regularly. Had to replace suspension. Sad to hear this. I love this car. Excellent in the snow and an 8.1 clearance

@zanesutherland406 Місяць тому

The first one part of the video is from 2018

@Andy-1234 Місяць тому

@@zanesutherland406you’re very right on that. This Scotty guy makes broad statements that aren’t right. Hes not a bad mechanic for general stuff. His knowledge is limited, he’s been out of the field for almost 20 years.

@vermili0n Місяць тому

All I drive are old Subarus. Just got rid of my 97 outback and got another 99 outback recently. Love them… I want an 04 forester xt next

@michaelparkins1820 Місяць тому

Thanks Scotty... today's video is all about the Subaru show... thought provoking as usual & very informative...

@GlycerinZ Місяць тому

I have a 2001 Legacy GT 5MT, did the head gaskets in 2021, and recently did CV axle, ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links and replaced strut/shocks with coilovers. 154K miles. Love the car as much as I did when I got it in 2006. Changing the timing belt on my EJ253 was pretty easy, as was setting timing (SOHC).

@BEASTxMODE Місяць тому

Just follow the maintenance schedule and it’ll run flawlessly. My 09 Forester had no issues and I just upgraded to the 24.

@morbward8281 Місяць тому

A friend of mine has a 2010 Forester with under 150K and had to have the head gaskets changed last year.

@raydemos1181 Місяць тому

Scotty does not know what he is talking about, I would not drive anything other than a Subaru, my 2001 legacy runs perfect with over 300 thousand miles on it

@kenc8359 Місяць тому

I still drive my 2004 Subaru Legacy ("Liberty" in Australia) GT Wagon. First owner since new. No mods except upgraded to Bilstein struts. 251,000 km. Still fast and fun to drive. No major problems. It's a keeper.

@greyballer1671 Місяць тому

The GF just bought a 22 subaru outback with 6k miles on it. A friend that just retired told us his last three corperate cars were outbacks.. he said if you turn off the traction control, you can go through anything. And we are in South Dakota which makes vermont look like California...

@alabaster4263 Місяць тому

I had a burrito today

@melissasmess2773 Місяць тому

My 2001 Outback doesn’t have that traction control nonsense.

@Chris.Lewis1456 Місяць тому

Um... Ur supposed to turn off traction control to get through snow.

@asiasurfchannel1241 Місяць тому

A main contributor to blown head gaskets on Subaru Boxster motor is the oil rests on the head gasket seal when resting. This is fine unless the oil is dirty. Best to change the oil at 3000-4000 miles to prevent premature oil leaks.

@shauny2285 Місяць тому

Subarus were popular in western Washington back in the 70's/80's.

@MeatHarmonica Місяць тому

They’re still popular here

@brycestoll Місяць тому

They still are lol I see more of them than f150's around here

@janvanaperen 4 дні тому

I love how you call out these crooked dealers & manufacturers. Absolutely outstanding information. Keep up the great work....

@roberttore3442 Місяць тому

I've owned two 2005 Outback 3.0R sedans. Always serviced by a reputable Subie dealership. These guys get the job done right and never try to screw me over. Yes, my Outbacks are not the cheapest cars to maintain, but the 3.0 EZ30R engine with 5EAT is a terrific combo! It's much more satisfying than the 2.5 H4s I've owned. The newer ones with CVTs make me kinda nervous but I think they're improving as Scotty has stated.

@JohnRCleaves Місяць тому

TOTALLY AGREE ! ☺️

@brdlylllywht Місяць тому

I work as a valet in Utah so I drive a lot of Subarus, my biggest complaint with them is how long it takes the CVT to be ready to go when I shift it out of park. I like them a lot otherwise. If I ever got my own I'd have to track one down with a manual transmission.

@melissasmess2773 Місяць тому

My 2001 Outback has a real automatic transmission.

@poolmotorrepairguyFL Місяць тому

When I was a mechanic used to say.. whoop-dee-doo in their Subaru ..LOL

@slayn2 Місяць тому

Got an 04 Forester still going strong at 135k

@GlycerinZ Місяць тому

i have an 01 Legacy @ 154k. Love it very much. How is the suspension holding up like the ball joints? I recently did some major suspension and steering work to mine.

@frankieb1951 Місяць тому

I really enjoy watching Scotty’s videos not only are they very very informative on automobiles but also on how the industry works and screwed us over. Not to mention he is also very entertaining😊

@laughingpain3006 Місяць тому

2018 Touring Forester - amazing to drive, ride, sleep, shelter. I wouldn’t get a year past the ‘18 though.

@EC_ATV_Outdoors Місяць тому

It blows my mind that every company has a "thing" they are known to have issues with. How hard is it to correct a head gasket issue, increase the oil dispersion as you increase engine size over the years, or use proper bolts on a manifold? This shouldn't be hard.

@mplslawnguy3389 Місяць тому

Apparently very hard as they now just put caulk in there instead of maybe just putting a better gasket. They know they're all going to fail, which is the point. Gets people to buy new vehicles more often. If people don't believe that, they're insane.

@Brsrafal Місяць тому

i love how the forrester looks inside outside roomy comfy but ended up getting the gas rav 4

@morbward8281 Місяць тому

I bought a RAV4 because the gas filler is on the driver side.

@johngarcia6876 Місяць тому

I drive a 1991 subaru legacy. The engine was blown once by the techs at dealership when cleaning fuel injection system....they repaired engine. Paint not so good but mechanically ok. It was made in Japan.

@vulcangunner58 Місяць тому

I bought a '22 Crosstrek new, $24K, 2.0 L with 6 spd manual. Fun to drive, made in Japan, 30 mpg, handles well, rides well, starts with a key, and doesn't "shut off" at stops. Absolutely no complaints! I'm told that '23 was the last year for key start and manual transmission, so the fun is over now.

@jessewynne8193 Місяць тому

Idk why Subaru doesn’t use the bulletproof 4 speed automatic that Toyota used. They were big gears so they were at lower RPM in 4th gear my 08 Toyota Yaris gets 35-40 MPG 480-500 miles to 10 gal tank! So shows you don’t need 8-10-20 gears or even a CVT to get 40 mpg. I drive 70-80 Mph and get 38 mpg and rpms are at 2,800-3k in 4th gear

@Robert-yc9ql Місяць тому

Spit out my coffee at 14:16...made me laugh. Nicely done.

@actuariallurker9650 Місяць тому

Have a 2018 Subaru Forrester with 80,000 miles on it...all it has needed was brake pads and oil changes...so far.

@mrgarrison3516 Місяць тому

My Crosstrek has 85k miles & my brake pads still have 2/3rds left....do u brake hard all the time?

@retirementpirate3665 Місяць тому

My rear brakes I replaced at 75K. The front brakes look new. I have a 2017 Forester.

@mrchowhua7933 Місяць тому

I almost got 2002 Impreza but got a 2002 Tundra way back in 2002 when I was looking for a new ride.

@craig1082 Місяць тому

Do a vid about the Subaru Legacy Touring 2024 please.. I bought a new one I needs to know what you think

@ivoman7 21 день тому

wauw - I think half the population on UKposts is artificial. Great video though, Scotty. New sub

@brealistic3542 Місяць тому

They probably put on the same faulty valve springs !😉

@rogerlaredo9527 Місяць тому

I enjoy watching you Scotty but some info about Subaru isn’t correct. In early 70s when Subaru first appeared, they were fwd only, then after a few years they brought out a AWD wagon. This seemed to solve the issue they had, of poor traction. Over some years, they still had available FWD and AWD cars but I think in 90s they had AWD across the range.

@yaboycbiv9142 Місяць тому

bought a used 2014 Subaru forester few years ago. lasted 6 months before the engine blew up after the head gasket was "repaired" by the dealer. no joke, blew up the day the warranty ended. haven't considered Subaru since.

@RidingEasttoWest Місяць тому

Problem with the new design with the timing chain is that chain runs in an oil bath and after about 50K the cam shaft cover begins to leak on the lower left-side of the motor. My 2017 Forester did this, my parents, 2015 Forester did this, about 1/2 the Subarus I've looked at are doing this. It's absolutely a design and manufacturing issue but the fix requires the whole motor be pulled so it's a big expensive job. So, yeah, nothing goes in snow like a Subaru, best car I've ever driven in the snow but it's the first and last one I'll ever own. The 5-sp 2002 Altima I had before this went 210,000 miles with half the maintenance issues the Forester has already had at 64k.

@user-nr2ch9pp2g Місяць тому

Nissan has now replaced the5.6V8 in the Acura QX80 with a rather small 3 liter turbocharged V6 .The last naturally aspirated 5.6 V8 engine without cylinder deactivation is gone. It's still available in 2024 in the Nissan Armada.

@michaelking42 Місяць тому

Can you still get the 5.6 V8 Titan?

@indycharlie Місяць тому

Yes !@@michaelking42

@AndrewFaust-dh7kg Місяць тому

Do you mean Infiniti QX80?

@user-nr2ch9pp2g Місяць тому

Correction: Infiniti Qx80 not Acura QX80

@IMFrank-wv2eq Місяць тому

Agree enthusiastically!!! He is the TRUTH.

@AH-du6pw Місяць тому

Can you make a video about Lexus LBX?

@stevenkovler5133 Місяць тому

I heard that Audi pays royalties for Subarus four wheel drive and enhances it. Funny thing is my previous company car was a Chevy Equinox. It was slow , but had a nice ride. The other day my Stepson (14) sat in the front passenger seat of my Brand new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE with all the bells and whistles even has an off road setting. We live in a rural suburb. He made a comment to me that the car feels like it bounces around a lot more than the equinox. I never noticed it , what I noticed is the Equinox took pot holes better. My wife’s car is a 2021 Mercedes AMG CLA250 and she feels it has too hard a ride and now wants to trade it in for. G-Wagon ( I can’t afford one) . I had a Subaru Forester as my car from 2016-2020. I recall passing people in the Catskills Mountains that were stuck in the snow in their SUV’s and my Subaru was just fine. I have to say we had a mild winter , but I am curious how the RAV4 will do in deep snow. My Equinox did pretty good. Not like the Subaru but… So Scotty this video makes me nervous !

@paulgilliatt7829 Місяць тому

Can you recommend a scan tool that will work on a Lotus Elan M100?

@bpatinas1578 Місяць тому

Hold up back in the old garage ?!!

@brycestoll Місяць тому

If you know what your doing subarus are still great cars. Also good to flip for profit if you have tools and the knowledge. My 2008 Impreza is at 200k miles now and is just now blowing the head gasket. It may not be a toyota celica level pinacle of reliability but it is practical and fun as well as an amazing snow car. If you know how to take care of a vehicle they are worth it in my opinion

@sammyt3514 Місяць тому

There's an ex Subaru technician who tells horror stories about the goings on in the service bay of Subaru dealerships; a recurring theme in his videos is that, due to being screwed by getting paid less doing warranty repairs and having flat rates (i.e. they get paid for the hours the book says a given job should take, not what that job actually takes which is often much longer), many technicians apparently do NOT do the work they're supposed to do AT ALL for complex jobs that take too long and stick the spare parts, etc., they're supposed to replace into their tool kits before pushing the car out the door back to the customer! They figure that, by the time the undone work causes a problem for the customer and he/she brings the car back to the dealership, the job would hopefully be assigned to someone else! That's just one of the stories he tells. Check him out if you're interested in a Subaru; his videos will probably make you run for the hills! His youtube channel is 'CM Autohaus'.

@melissasmess2773 Місяць тому

I have been working on cars for 35 years and will never trust anyone else to even change my oil. We always did the repairs we were paid to do but I have seen my boss brake something and charge the customer.

@michaeloudeans3672 Місяць тому

Where does Scotty live. I use to think it was Texas but I think it’s on the East coast somewhere. Maybe up at the Northeast somewhere. I would appreciate if someone knows. Thank you and God Bless.

@patriciahowell5200 Місяць тому

I have a 1989 Subaru. wagon.. needing a few. pump. The engine is strong. Except for small things. like the heater. AC. etc. Nonetheless, I was getting 40 Miles. per gallon, I will keep this car forever. even though. it has. many minor problems. No heater no ac. No odometer reading. It's OK. It has the basic great. engine. and keep it. until. the engine is dead. Love this. car.

@50caliber16 Місяць тому

Love your show Scotty.

@sniperplayzgaming6073 Місяць тому

Thinking of buying a jeep wrangler that does e better mpg than the older ones. Which year would you suggest i should look for?

@N4HHE Місяць тому

RAV4 rides like all small Toyotas, “bad”. That was the last straw prompting me to purchase a new 2016 Outback. Very happy, still.

@renkhachatoorian302 Місяць тому

Scotty is always right, if you need fuel economy, go with a four cylinder car instead of turbo charger. It will last so long.

@sibekoali5208 Місяць тому

Sir, may you please find out what is triber and kiger renault just go deeper...

@ryanbrandt5404 Місяць тому

I know changing an automatic to a manual is a pain in the butt. Is changing a crappy cvt to manual the same or worse?

@Sport-ns5lk Місяць тому

We just turned in my wife’s 2022 outback , 7 mo early from 3 yr lease. THE most annoying car I’ve ever been in. Needed reprogramming (2) as it would come to a sudden stop with nothing around, way over engineered, noisy, cvt tranny is terrible, delayed, loud, and they charge a premium ! Here’s the kicker when we dropped off they never once asked anything about our experience, just assumed it was wonderful…. Bye Suburu for good!

@tashibhai Місяць тому

I have Subaru ascent 2021, it’s fine for my family.

@basbass429 Місяць тому

Funny hearing those complaints about new toyota's. My private lease simply hybrid exactly the same complaints. On top of that, car smells inside, rattles, poor gas mileage, electronics gimmics are crap, very very poor gas response(2+ seconds lag), seat belt tensioner keeps on trying to kill you, since the car continuously "thinks" you are about to crash. Really want to old toyota build quality back before they went onto the hybrid-electronic gimmicks train. Those older ones are really really good.

@user-kh9qo3sj3u Місяць тому

Great video! Still would have stuck with a Toyota

@BobBlarneystone Місяць тому

What about towing with the CVT?

@ThomasKing19933 Місяць тому

Scotty is the best car guy on UKposts. Who agrees?

@joesolo9946 Місяць тому

Scotty has some good and interesting moments, but mostly repetitive or boring. Subscribed, been watching him for years. 😉

@theseph28 Місяць тому

@@joesolo9946he has to repeat himself because there is so many junk car brands with similar problems, and Toyota is the best.

@SpecOpsDad Місяць тому

Scotty is awesome. If only there were more mechanics like him. 🙏🫡

@joesolo9946 Місяць тому

@@theseph28 Scotty is correct, most companies are cutting corners..

@dondraper2488 Місяць тому

Scotty agrees and he’ll tell you why…..

@cprtrain Місяць тому

While I love your comments, Subaru has improved its QC.

@karlmacrae4878 Місяць тому

My Impreza's transmission went out with under 100k mileage. Got that fixed. Shortly after that still less than 100k the radiator blew up. Got that fixed. Engine blew at 114K, F-you is what makes a Subaru Subaru. I asked them how many miles should an owner expect to get from their cars they more or less declined to answer that. One of their mechanics told me 100k is about what to expect. Utter garbage. The car also used oil like there was no tomorrow. When I went in to ask about that they told me to monitor how much I used and to keep the receipts so I could get reimbursed. What a joke.

@freddy5046 Місяць тому

You are back in Houston Scotty???

@NJ_Galactic 20 днів тому

I just got a 2024 gr86. is this something I should really be worried about?

@jamesgeorge4874 Місяць тому

The good thing about Subaru engines, is they come out in about 2 hours, if you've pulled a few. The sad part is they shouldn't have to come out for head gaskers every 100,000 miles. The FA/FB leak oil out the cam caps / timing covers, and yes, the engines have to come out, for that too.

@teknomanning Місяць тому

I’m 73 ❤🌚👌🏿never was interested in car. Bought a 2020 countryman. Cause of him I’m learning and praying

@maciejp7829 Місяць тому

praying?

@teknomanning Місяць тому

That it doesn’t fall apart. I spent 1600 of my own money and 7000 grand from extended warranty. That an honest used car salesman. Yup honest sold me

@charles17508 Місяць тому

Great video.

@TruthSpeaker1001 Місяць тому

Scotty is tied for the best. AMD carcarenut is also excellent and more technical. Together, they educate and help more car owners, especially Toyota owners, than any internet mechanics.

@bwx_gaming Місяць тому

Subaru dealer won't replace my passenger side 2009 Impreza Takata airbag (that I bought new) because I have an aftermarket stereo installed. I'm not ripping out my entire head unit and all the wires for satellite radio, backup cam, power, microphone, etc.. That'll cost me work, time, and money so screw it!

@frankieb1951 Місяць тому

I never could understand why when a company is making a good reliable product they have to change things and they end up being less reliable and more expensive to repair I would think they would stick for what works for their customer base and causes less recalls.

@lamper2 Місяць тому

My 2012 Forester with 84,300 miles had an oil leak from the valve cover. they charged me for new spark plugs at my local shop. Is there a chance i could be reimbursed? I also had a tiny pinhole leak in the exhaust system and the flanges were corroded so i had the dealer!yeah i know) replace it all. over $3,000!

@bobbyboucher-mt2kz Місяць тому

well a smooth ride deppends more on the tires you use in my opinion, try a honda civic with good tires lol its not the same car haha

@mikealfonsetti2566 Місяць тому

I've got a 2002 buick century I drove it till the timing chain broke at 355,000 I fixed it and now it's got 402,000 on it and it also has the original transmission this thing is tuff as a tank

@curly__3 Місяць тому

Buicks are amazing... The favorite of the greatest generation, which is the generation that learned about value from the great depression... Toyotas are the favorite of genZ and millennials... GenZ and millennials aren't too bright in general...

@Brsrafal Місяць тому

dont forget how comfy it is ever change the transmission fluid or still original?

@mikealfonsetti2566 Місяць тому

Yes I have changed the transmission fluid several times , I change it about every 30,000 miles and yes it is very comfortable

@MrRmeadows Місяць тому

The compensation for dealer mechanics really needs to be fixed.

@user-he8cj6jr8x Місяць тому

WELL SAID

@PeterDrewVoiceovers Місяць тому

Hmm. Silicone in perfume degrades a switch in a Subaru. Does that silicone getting deposited in someone's lungs also degrade a human part or two? And what else is in that perfume? 🤔

@BatteryProductions Місяць тому

legacy 2012 2.5 150k miles still smooth and strong...

@wutang80oc39 Місяць тому

You would think toyota would be able to make the subaru flat 4 reliable in their 86, considering Rover was able to make a honda accord engine unreliable in their Sterling and Rover accord rebadges.

@gatgolf Місяць тому

they also put another brands engine in the supra

@brettjones4634 Місяць тому

How in the heck did they figure out that perfume does that… crazy

@penguin12902 Місяць тому

Had to be a bunch of failures only on cars owned by women...but I agree. Crazy that they narrowed it down to that, and how would a switch maker ever think the components would be exposed to that chemical.

@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu Місяць тому

I got a old Subaru outback and at 90 thousand miles the head gaskets blew. I had the heads rebuilt and put a new timing belt , water pump and belts , the clutch replaced also. So far i put another 50 thousand miles on it . I hoping to get 200 thousand miles on it. But you are correct, Subaru is known for having head gasket problems.

@curly__3 Місяць тому

What year?

@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu Місяць тому

@@curly__3 2002

@curly__3 Місяць тому

@@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu ... They fixed the head gasket problem in 2014 and on... Those old outbacks keep rolling, i see tons of them everyday out here... Wish you the best with it.

@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu Місяць тому

@@curly__3 Thank you. I going to get my use out of it . But I don't think I ever buy another Subaru ever again.

@just.me777 Місяць тому

Our friends are Subaru fans. His is a 2007 hers 2011. They will trade hers for a new Forrester cause her has high mileage. Still no issues with either one.

@b469b Місяць тому

those are good cars the new ones just have cheap silicone everywhere and they probably dont have the cvt. Depending on price you get it used for i buy mine at 3-5k a piece to fix myself and ride a few years my 2010 i got for 3k in 2020 for example still running strong 4 years later but i only drive enough to have put 22k on it in that time. What someone else might pass up is what i am looking for but may not be what someone else needs subaru has me covered and i get good awd in new england.

@scroobydoobie2432 Місяць тому

Waiting for scotty to get pulled over for accessive acceleration 😂

@TundeEszlari Місяць тому

Brilliant video.

@user-kk6vw9wq8v Місяць тому

Wasn't an old Subaru that travelled 5.4 million kilometers granted an old one

@JosefGotherskjold Місяць тому

Subaru seems to have issues with the America versions. Japanese Subarus like we have in Europe are built diffrent.

@arcanask Місяць тому

You missed one thing about oldish Subarus. The Cam position sensor was not cast correctly and it's something like 0.02 mm off and it makes for hard starts. Now, according to Subaru that's not a problem large enough for a full recall. It's annoying as hell though.

@someotherdude Місяць тому

Thank You for this info, this is stuff people need to know. I now wouldn't touch Subarus with a 10' pole. It's a shame though, a lot of people have been lucky and they love their Subarus. But it's always the same: when the bean counters come through and pressure everyone, it will do a Boeing to the company. It's a mystery why some companies risk it all to save a few dollars. Like Toyota(which enjoys a reputation of dependability) using inferior head studs in their otherwise excellent 6 cylinders in the 1990s. This came back to bite them in the most incredible way.

@OnTheAir Місяць тому

Didn't like our 2016 RAV4. Very poor gas mileage.We never bonded. So, we sold it.

@christianlail7266 Місяць тому

We got our rav4 from an older person that didn’t like the ride. It’s a 17 se. I’ve upgraded the brakes and tires. Went up to a 65 from the 235/55/18 that came on it. So much better on riding and braking capabilities. Only complaint is that gear hunting sometimes. I never use the cruise control on the highway.

@dawood121derful Місяць тому

The older Rav4s are better.

@maciejp7829 Місяць тому

My father had 2002 rav4 and it almost fell apart before he sold it really cheap. Maybe he didnt know how to maintain it 😅

@atticstattic Місяць тому

My 2016 got really good mileage- but the seats were uncomfortable

@dangalow3793 Місяць тому

So if you have a Toyota 86, will your warranty work be done at a Toyota or Subaru dealership? If it was recalled to Toyota. Would that be better than letting Subaru rebuild it?

@NJ_Galactic 20 днів тому

Im wondering the same. I just got a 24 GR86

@leomeilak6532 Місяць тому

What car would you recommend ?

@coletonfuller5332 Місяць тому

Got a 2010 Subaru outback 2.5 with 272,000 miles it’s got the cvt transmission too😂😳! Still runs good. original head gaskets. But it was very well taken care of so that’s mainly why it’s held up so well

@1linkbelt Місяць тому

How often do you change oil/filter?

@Brsrafal Місяць тому

ever change the trans fluid or still orig

@1949LA-ARCH Місяць тому

Scotty, you can disengage the horrible auto stop start feature in any Subaru. Check the owners manual, I sure did 😊

@maciejp7829 Місяць тому

just for that 1 trip. need to repeat each time

@charlessommers7218 Місяць тому

Thanks for the info 😊

@user-bi5un3kp9g Місяць тому

Head gasket issue was the material of the head gasket.. not the boxer design. This guy high?

@dandrson7903 Місяць тому

2015 Mazda still running strong and sounding fine. I always hear a 6-10 year old Subaru coming before they come into view. They sound like crap

@kha58 Місяць тому

Driving my Subaru Forester 2011 with 91,000 without any issues.

@Boris275 Місяць тому

91,000 is nothing. Your car is still a baby.

@markeviusdelllano9303 Місяць тому

Yea 91,000 no car should be having problems when u get to 120+ then see if there’s any trans issues etc

@bwx_gaming Місяць тому

Did they outsource cheap Chinese valve springs or something?

@Mash333 Місяць тому

12 hours to change valve springs? Maybe because they are flat engines?… but the heads stay on for this job. Sounds really high hours. And 430 million cost would mean a little over $1000 per car. That’s not a 12 hour plus parts repair job per car.

@robertl.6919 Місяць тому

So why then Subaru is still among the top 5 list of most reliable cars in all recent surveys ?

@user-kh7vu9pf3r Місяць тому

Never had am issue with my Forester and if you look at Toyota lately they are not as sqeaky clean as they were either. Seemsxall car makers are recalling more than they are selling!!

@NEOGEO1966 Місяць тому

@0:54 what car is that?????

@asiasurfchannel1241 Місяць тому

These things are is common in throughout auto industry; 1. Mechanics are paid less for warranty work, been that way for decades. It is not just Subaru. 2. In the 1970s, mechanics got 50% of the dealers hourly labor rate. Now, mechanics get 20 to 25% of the hourly rate. Leadership matters. Start with blaming dealers. They get rid of skilled master techs and replace them will lower paid unskilled labor then refused to train them. 3. Before 1990, the manufacture paid to have all dealer mechanics trained on their products. After 1990, they started making training elective and if trained by the manufacture, the dealer pays the manufacture for the by the dealer. This means essentially very few mechanics are trained by the manufacture anymore because dealers are cheap and greedy leading to problematic repairs. Scotty is a Toyota fanboy for the most part. Every manufacture has recalls, example; Toyota has announced that 44191 vehicles have been affected by a Engine recall; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.